Ananias son of Nedebeus

Ananias son of Nedebeus was a high priest who according to the Acts of the Apostles presided during the trials of the apostle Paul at Jerusalem (Acts 23:2) and Caesarea (Acts 24:1). Josephus calls him "Ananias ben Nebedeus". He officiated as high priest from about 47 to 58. Quotes about Then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, “Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.” :And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! For you sit to judge me according to the law, and do you command me to be struck contrary to the law?” And those who stood by said, “Do you revile God’s high priest?” Then Paul said, “I did not know, brethren, that he was the high priest; for it is written, ‘You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’ ” Acts 23:1-5 NKJV. External links Category:BCE births Category:1st century deaths Category:High priests of Israel Category:People from the Bible